[Quote]after 40 minutes or so it doesnt matter how long you soak them afterwards. the temperature of the water actually has more effect than the time. If you want a slimmer fit you shouldve gotten a smaller size. although the hotter water will shrink it more, it will only shrink so far. Just soak the whole pair of jeans and if you dont want the waist to shrink as much you can wear them after you soak them (yes while wet) to prevent them from shrinking more than your waist size. otherwise, i'd say to just rough out the tightness a little after they dry.